RN Supervisor Emergency Department- Seattle WA Full Time (40 Hour Week)
Evening Shift
8 Hour Shifts
Responsibilities Provides leadership along with the manager for the unit on a day to day operational basis. Participates with the manager in leading the efforts for the unit
to develop and achieve "best operational and clinical practice".
Reinforces positive outcomes and demonstrates corrective action for
identified problems. Accountable with the manager for ensuring the provision of patient
care 24 hours a day. Rounds on patients to obtain insight into care
provision and patient satisfaction. Establishes strong rapport with physicians, staff and peers. Communicates effectively. Accountable with the manager for assigned clinical operations,
patient care activities, coordinating patient care delivery on a daily
basis in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Ensures with the manager that patient care is delivered in
accordance with professional, regulatory, and medical center and
department standards. Is accountable with the manager for developing, implementing, and
monitoring unit-based quality improvement programs. Uses lean
principles in problem solving departmental and intradepartmental
operational issues. Responsible in coordination with the manager for developing and
implementing unit based goals for the delivery of quality patient care. Collaborates with the manager to complete performance evaluations
and counseling of staff in a timely manner. Identifies staff behaviors
to be recognized or disciplined and notifies manager. Supports
compliance with behavior standards established by the manager. Assists
manager with counseling and the disciplinary process in accordance with
labor management and hospital polices. Serves as a role model and
resource for staff to be accountable for adhering to standards. Complies with established operational plan, staffing pattern and
operating budget. Work with manager to establish capital and operational
budgets. Identify and investigate variances and collaborate with
manager for review and resolution. Work within product guidelines of
the department. Maintains and ensures compliance in all pertinent policies and
procedures and JCAHO requirements. Actively participates in performance
improvement activities within the unit and with other departments.
Provides feedback to staff so that trends in monitoring reflect
compliance with regulatory and department standards. Communicates shift information and/or problems to the appropriate
person. Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem-solving
issues. Demonstrates effective delegation and prioritization skills. Assists Manager(s) in interviewing and hiring of staff for the unit
and assists manager to create and maintain a department environment
that encourages staff development, retention of staff, customer services
and patient/family-centered care. Participates in the identification, planning and implementation of
educational programs for all levels of staff and ensures active
participation of staff in educational activities and research.
Contributes to educational process and professional development of
students in the healthcare field. Assists manager in building physician relations. Has ability to recognize the patient's age as a relevant factor and
applies appropriate decision-making skills in the assessment, treatment
on care provided for the patient. Graduate from an Accredited Nursing program2 to 5 yrs acute care ED RN experience2yrs of Emergency Department Charge or Supervisory experience